One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 253 You Must Get Married

“In the beginning, I honestly did not mean to hurt the two children. She merely told me to make it look like an accident with some smoke. Then, I would just have to carry Jordan out. However, I didn’t expect a true fire, let alone such a big one that burned down the kitchen. Just thinking of it makes me scared now. If I hadn’t charged into the fire to carry Jordan out, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life.” Mikayla appeared especially fearful at the mention of the incident.

Courtney regarded her with a thoughtful expression. “In that case, Britney was just trying to commit a crime by using you at the time. On one hand, she can blame me for not rescuing Jordan and on the other, she could have murdered him. In the end, if Alexander were to investigate, you would be the culprit. Furthermore, you do not have any evidence to prove that it’s Britney’s doing because she would have been attending the Ivory Bear Awards at that time.”

Mikayla nodded and she wore a complicated expression. “I was careless.”

Courtney inhaled deeply as she felt a chill run down her spine.

There is no reason for Mikayla to lie, whereas Britney has a motive to frame her for the crime. Well, if it’s true that Britney planned and instigated Mikayla to start the fire, it means that my doubts from before are founded. For instance, why would a young miss with high social status stoop so low to hurt two children by working with a pastry chef? Furthermore, she didn’t care if others might suspect her odd behavior and she ran into the fire at the last minute to rescue Jordan.

Courtney didn’t need to think twice to believe Mikayla’s story.

Britney has the courage because she’s different from Mikayla. She has been involved in the entertainment industry from the tender age of 16 or 17. She has witnessed all kinds of shady businesses and she is acquainted with all sorts of people. She is, no doubt, capable of committing such a crime.

“Well, do you believe me now?” Mikayla asked. “I have been feeling unsettled lately and I have the constant feeling that Alexander knows about these things, but he hasn’t exposed me. I honestly can’t go on living feeling this way anymore, which is why I will not endure it any longer. I want to do something to make things right.”

“Which is why you want Alexander and I to reconcile and get back together, just like before you came along?” Courtney chimed in.

“That’s not quite possible.” Her initially tensed and guarded emotions relaxed gradually, whereas her stiff back eased back against the chair. “I believe what you said earlier but that’s not the only issue between Alexander and me. Since you are aware of Jordan and Tina’s identities, you should know that this is a complicated issue—it’s not

to tell him that you are Jordan’s biological mother and that he has a daughter too, I’m sure it’ll be a happily ever after for everybody! When that happens,

forced a smile which looked especially awkward. When I first started dating Alexander in the beginning, I didn’t

Well, you are well aware that talking about it would involve speaking about Britney and me. I feel that Alex knows that I am involved in the fire but our friendship might not survive it if we were to talk about

was well

image in the

to chat about this matter.” Courtney let out a sigh of

too used to relying on Alex. I have a clearer mind after I’ve thought about things upon returning here. Besides, my brother has been counseling me many times. Please don’t take my actions in the past to heart.” Mikayla pressed her lips together in embarrassment. Her slim and fair fingers were interlocked on the table as she explained this to

smiled lightly. “You didn’t

to what Britney has done. To be honest, she’s merely a spoiled princess. She might be doing great in her career and she might look pretty, but she’s rather naïve when it comes to relationship issues. Otherwise, I guess she wouldn’t have failed

them shook hands and made peace; it was an unexpectedly

when are you headed

Are you afraid

just afraid that somebody might expose what you did in the past.” Courtney rolled her eyes. “Didn’t you mention that Britney expects you

see her having the time to chat with me about working together?” Mikayla smirked and she seemed to hold Britney in contempt. “I’m leaving by the end of this month. You should see me off when the time comes; I’m sure Alex will

her head. “Will he be shocked? I’ve never seen more than three expressions displayed across his